ACM UTD

🎉 ACM FALL 2024 KICKOFF 🎉 Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall 2024 Kickoff! We couldn’t be more happy with your participation and interest in ACM! Moreover, we are even more excited for so many passionate new members to join the ACM UTD community! ACM has helped students network, create innovative products, and even land internships. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, or upperclassman, there is something in ACM for you! This semester, ACM Projects, Research, and Education are holding yet another iteration of exciting semester-long programs to help you conquer new skills and give your resume a major boost! All majors are welcome! This is just the beginning; If you couldn’t make it to kickoff, you can find out more about how to get involved in ACM UTD on our: Website: portal.acmutd.co Discord: http://acmutd.co/discord Instagram: u/acmutd Email: [email protected] Check these out to stay in the loop about all things ACM related! We’re so happy you’re here.

The ripples of innovation are about to spread! We’re thrilled to announce the theme for HackUTD 2024: Ripple Effect 🌊 Imagine your ideas as stones dropping into a pond, creating waves that spread far and wide. At HackUTD 2024, you'll see how your innovations can ripple outward, impacting the world. Join us for a weekend of coding, creativity, and collaboration. #HackUTD2024 #RippleEffect #Hackathon #utdallas

Last week was a whirlwind of innovation and achievement at ACM! Our excitement peaked on Friday as we came together to celebrate ACM Research’s Symposium Night. In a vibrant showcase of intellect and ingenuity, nine exceptional teams unveiled their research discoveries and clever solutions. Each team demonstrated unwavering dedication, pure effort, and fiery passion for their projects. Their presentations were a testament to the power of collaboration and the spirit of innovation that thrives within our community. Congratulations to all the participants! Thank you to all the leads, directors, judges, and attendees who made this iteration of ACM Research a resounding success.

Last week, ACM UTD Media secured themselves the “Audience Choice Award” at the Meteor Theater’s Cosmic Film Festival with the short film “Untitled_1,” a mockumentary about a film crew rushing to get their semestral documentary finished after procrastinating on it the whole time. We thank all our amazing actors, Media officers, ACM friends, and everyone who spent the time to participate, watch, and vote for our short film. This wouldn’t have been possible without your thoughtfulness, commitment, and incredible effort. This project is another of ACM UTD Media’s steppingstones on the road to creating more content that portrays and elevates our amazing community and we are so excited to show you more of what we have in store! Initially ours from pre to postproduction, now finally yours. Watch our short film on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g6vKepuR

This past Spring semester, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in ACM Projects! 🌟 I worked alongside my exceptionally talented teammates to create Expert Events, a campus event management app for students and organizations, streamlining event promotion and enhancing engagement. Our app incorporates a multitude of features including a messaging and notification feature for user connectivity, an AI ChatBot for users that simplifies access to event details, and an OCR (optical character recognition) feature to effectively scan and post events directly from posters on campus. Throughout the creation of our app, I was able to familiarize myself with multiple tools and frameworks I hadn’t used prior, such as Flutter, Firebase, and Dart. 💻 As part of the backend team, I implemented a robust user authentication system, set up and optimized the database model and operations, and worked on integration with the frontend team for functionality within our features, including our messaging feature, notification system, and main feed page. Under the guidance of our project manager Nadeeba Atiqui and our industry mentor Samuel Stegall, I gained newfound knowledge through their valuable advice and mentorship which enhanced our app and my personal skill set. At the end of our journey, we showcased ExpertEvents to an audience and panel of judges at ACM Projects’ Presentation Night. I want to extend a huge thank you to ACM UTD and the ACM Projects co-directors Karina Batra and David Tepeneu for this unique opportunity that allowed me to gain invaluable industry level skills and create remarkable friendships with great people. I am incredibly proud of my team for what we were able to accomplish and I am left excited to venture onto new challenges and opportunities in the future!

Discover the joy of shopping locally with Market Maven!🌱 I am thrilled to share the culmination of our efforts with the ACM UTD this semester! Over the past ten weeks, I've had the privilege to embark on an inspiring journey alongside a dedicated team of four students. Our mission? To create Market Maven, a virtual farmers market website connecting users with local farmers and artisans. Leveraging React and Tailwind CSS, we made a platform that fosters community connection and celebrates the vibrant essence of local commerce. As a front-end developer, I utilized React.js and Figma to bring our vision to life, ensuring every pixel reflected our passion for creating an immersive and visually captivating experience. But behind every line of code and every pixel perfected stood two extraordinary individuals—our project manager, Clara Conner, and industry mentor, Linh Ly. Clara's unwavering guidance and leadership were the bedrock of our success. Her ability to steer the ship amidst challenges and her relentless dedication to our team's growth were remarkable. Linh, our industry mentor, brought invaluable insights and expertise, guiding us through intricate technicalities and industry best practices. With the valuable contributions and unique insights from Sachi Hansalia (front-end), Lerich Osay, and Alveena Rehman (back-end), we strived for passion, excellence, and unity with a shared vision. Through this journey, I honed my technical skills and profoundly appreciated the power of teamwork, effective communication, and adept project management. Heartfelt thanks to the ACM Projects Co-directors, David Tepeneu and Karina Batra, for making our ACM experience unforgettable and providing the platform for this transformative experience. We are truly grateful for everything you've done to make this journey enjoyable. And to Clara and Linh, your guidance was invaluable and the cornerstone of our success. On behalf of myself and the entire team, I am expressing our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our success. Here's to the joy of shopping locally and the remarkable individuals who make it all possible! #MarketMaven #ACMProjects #FrontendDevelopment #acm #utdallas #utd #react #frontend #teamwork #webdevelopment #projects

Congratulations! Proud of you and your team!!

Last Wednesday marked the culmination of a semester filled with innovation and collaboration as we celebrated our ACM Project’s Presentation Night. After 10 weeks of intense development and collaboration, 11 talented teams showcased their incredible projects to a panel of esteemed judges and an enthusiastic audience. Congratulations to all and especially to the winners: 1st Place – Sage 2nd Place – RPG! People’s Choice – CulturePot A big thank you to our participants, project managers, directors, judges, and attendees who made this iteration of ACM Projects a resounding success. Each team brought something unique to the table, and we are incredibly proud of the diversity and quality of the projects presented! 

This week, ACM UTD had the privilege of hosting a Women in STEM Panel, an event that turned out to be more than just a conversation—it was a celebration of perseverance, innovation, and diversity. Our esteemed panelists shared their journeys, the challenges they have overcome, and the milestones they have celebrated in fields where women have been historically underrepresented. Each panelist brought her unique story to the forefront, showcasing the diverse pathways to success in STEM. Thank you to our panelists Jocelyn Heckenkamp, Esha Bansal, Jaszmine DeFranco, Abeni Belay, Allison Pham, @Mansi Patel, Manasi Vipat, and Anjana Bharadwaj, for your incredible insight!

The ACM x NSBE “Bridging The Gap” panel gifted us an insightful and inspirational evening. Thanks to our incredible panelists Robert Amponsah Ed.D., God'spower O., Jeremiah Thompson, and Jazmine Bullock for answering all our questions and providing great insight, advice, and encouragement as we navigate our careers!